Inside Mosaic Art NOW - 2011



The Exhibition in Print
sponsored by LATICRETE

This 36 page section is an international collection of artists selected by our jurors: Renowned gallerist Bernice Steinbaum of the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, noted mosaic artist and author Emma Biggs and artist, critic and commentator for the BBC Matthew Collings.

In each four-page article, the selected artists share deeply personal Statements and indepth Descriptions for the three works featured. Commentary from the judges provides their unique thoughts on the EIP artists, the judging process, and mosaics within the contemporary art scene.

Selected Artists: Luca Barberini (Italy), Jo Braun (USA), Lilian Broca (Canada), CaCO3 (Italy), Lynne Chinn (USA), Cynthia Fisher (USA), Mona Magdi Kenawy (Egypt) and Ilana Shafir (Egypt)

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A River Runs Through It
The story of British mosaicist Gary Drostleʼs iconic River of Life from conception to installation at the University of Iowaʼs Wellness Center. By Julie Richey


Critiques by Steve Aimone
The sought-after art coach and author of Design!: A Lively Guide to Design Basics for Artists and Craftspeople takes a close look at works by two American artists: Nightlife by Jacqueline Iskander and Lithosphere #2 by Rachel Sager. The resulting critiques show us how and why these two pieces succeed as works of art.


Mosaics That Make Us Smile: Lynn Moor
Cape Cod-based artist Lynn Moor takes inspiration from works found in the Permanent Collection of the Childrenʼs Museum of New York City. The result? Magic.


About Bill: Tributes to the Founder of Mosaic Art NOW
Thoughts and memories of Bill Buckingham, founder of Mosaic Art NOW, Mosaic Rocks, and Mosaic Rocks Press are offered by colleague George Fishman and members of the mosaic community from around the world.

A 2004 article written by Bill himself describes how he and his partner in life and business, Michael Welch, became passionate about contemporary mosaics.


MAN 2011 Artists and Authors:

Steve Aimone Luca Barberini Emma Biggs Jo Braun Lilian Broca CaCO3 Lynn Chinn Matthew Collings Gary Drostle Cynthia Fisher George Fishman Jacqueline Iskander Mona Magdi Kenawy Lynn Moor Julie Richey Rachel Sager Ilana Shafir Bernice Steinbaum



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